Please tell me how your experience would be a fit for this position? or Based upon the job description, what do you find most exciting about this job opportunity?
This job will be the kickoff to what I hope will be a great career. I've researched what your company does and I have a passion for getting involved in that kind of work and contributing to the best of my ability, yada, yada. (You need to do your homework on the company... what do they do... how do you fit into that world... etc... this will set you apart from others). One of the job requirements that stood out for me was detailed oriented (give an example. This is a quality I possess and a very important one in finance. My previous boss provided positive feedback on numbers occasions about my attention to detail (or several of my professions provided this feedback to me on both my papers and speeches.)
In my prior position I was tasked with the responsibility of creating a new budget and forecast format. The financial ERP system did not have this capability. My Excel skills are strong intermediate and was able to create a since spreadsheet that included both the budget and forecast on separate sheets. I created two macros that allowed the user to download row data each month from the financial statements and it would automatically update, each time the Macro Icon Button was selected. This is an example of a complex task I was given, and finished the project on time and provided a tool for both the CEO, CFO and all financial managers to use. The forecast and budget tool was only going to be used within my department, but Senior Management reviewed the tool and requested a template to be created and has been implemented throughout the company. This example showcases my Excel skills, ability to meet deadlines, create a tool for Senior Management to use and make financial decisions, and the ERP system that was used is the same used at this company. All of these are skills were listed in the job description and ones that I feel are key and crucial to be successful in this role.
These two questions are asking for the same type of answer and will be one of the first questions asked in an interview. the interviewee needs to very clear and concise. Your answer will be a balance between actual experience/education and soft skill answer. It's best to be honest. To answer this question start off by naming one or two strengths you possess that will be important in this role.
Ensure you have thoroughly read the job description in great detail and take two job requirements and give an example of your experience, strength, or education/certification.
Community answers are written by other candidates practicing this set. Reading how others frame the same question is one of the fastest ways to sharpen your own.
Anonymous Answer
My experience to date is very broad giving me a solid foundation in financial accounting and management accounting. It has allowed me to collaborate with and learn about the work different departments do within a global organization. I was have worked with NA, LATAM, ASPAC, and EMEA teams, and being part of that global function will hold me in good stead when it comes to working for the global sourcing department. I find the opportunity to try something different, specializing in one area of finance such as procurement very exciting. I'm saying I'm looking for a fresh start and something different and this role will definitely give me that.
Cindy's Feedback
Good! You're demonstrating the value you bring to the organization as well as describing your fit for it. Nice work!
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